Carl Edwards

An exceptional servant leader with impeccable facilitation skills, adept at coaching, mentoring, and cultivating high-performing teams that are productive, self-motivated, and self-organizing. Demonstrated a proven history of employing effective facilitation techniques and tools for both remote and co-located teams while upholding the utmost quality in scrum ceremonies.

Having an impressive history of successfully applying Professional Coaching and Agile techniques and tools in diverse organizations, I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders and guiding them toward embracing change objectives. 

By fostering a collaborative environment, I empower teams at all levels to unite as a cohesive unit, promoting effective communication for efficient problem-solving. I have guided businesses in prioritization techniques and process enhancements, enabling scrum teams to concentrate on delivering tangible business value. My approach involves facilitating self-management within teams, encouraging autonomy to streamline processes, generating innovative solutions, and creating a dynamic and enjoyable learning atmosphere.

Over the past seven years, I showcased a distinguished trajectory in Agile methodologies and project management. Serving as a Scrum Master at AXA Insurance from 2020 to 2023, I championed Agile principles, orchestrating a 15% surge in team productivity, and imparted proficiency in tools like Jira & Confluence. Before AXA, between 2018 and 2020, I steered cross-functional Agile teams at PlayStation, optimising workflows that culminated in a notable 20% reduction in project cycle durations. Earlier, from 2016 to 2018, as a Project Manager at Betway, I adeptly spearheaded high-stake sports betting projects, maintaining a keen pulse on industry shifts and ensuring seamless collaboration with a myriad of stakeholders to align with compliance and market demands.

The PSM 1 (Professional Scrum Master level 1) qualification is a foundational certification offered by Scrum.org to individuals who demonstrate a solid understanding of Scrum methodologies and principles. Through this certification, I showcased my knowledge of Scrum practices, roles, and events, this ensured I was equipped to facilitate and promote Scrum adoption in various team and organisational contexts.